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Bump & Rhyme

A high school librarian launches DIY literature into a citywide competition.

03/23/2012 By Aaron Scott

Mudroom

Five Questions with… Radiolab

Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich bring their hit public radio program Radiolab to the stage.

03/23/2012 By Aaron Scott

ticket giveaway

Win Tickets to Anaïs Mitchell’s Hadestown

The folk opera premieres in Portland next Wednesday with a local star-studded cast.

03/22/2012 By Aaron Scott

sour apple

The Agony and the Ecstasy of Mike Daisey

Daisey’s investigative performance about Apple turns out to be more performance, less investigation.

03/19/2012 By Aaron Scott

radio stars

NPR Loves Portland: Interviews Both The Shins and Esperanza Spalding

Both acts have new albums on Tuesday

03/18/2012 By Aaron Scott

tearing down the house

Review: Kidd Pivot’s Dark Matters

Dancers defy physics in a mesmerizing exploration of the unknown forces that manipulate us. Tonight is closing night.

03/17/2012 By Aaron Scott

Fantastic Mr. Frame

Video Interview with Visionary Sculptor/Filmmaker John Frame

The California sculptor comes to town on Sunday to talk about creating his fantastical exhibition at the Portland Art Museum.

03/15/2012 By Aaron Scott

it's... it's...

LiveWire! 100th Live Show

The centennial performance promises a heady lineup including Susan Orlean, Thomas Lauderdale, and Ron Funches

03/15/2012 By Aaron Scott

radio star

NPR’s World Cafe Is Trollin’ around the Portland Music Scene

NPR Music rivals the New York Times in its love of Portland

03/14/2012 By Aaron Scott

Shakespeare through new eyes

Review: Shakespeare’s R&J

A gripping adaptation that makes Romeo and Juliet fresh again. Through March 18

03/10/2012 By Aaron Scott

painting the town...

Review: Red

Portland Center Stage’s bold but monochromatic production runs through March 18

03/08/2012 By Aaron Scott

editor's pick

Wicked Opens March 14

Runs through April 8

03/07/2012 By Aaron Scott

gallery grazing

First Thursday Sampler

03/01/2012 By Aaron Scott

Web Exclusive

The Sunday Life Line

Roberta Tyler helps others get to the church that helped her

02/23/2012 Edited by Aaron Scott With Stephen Person

Feature

Beyond the Churches

Jefferson High School & SEI

02/17/2012 By Aaron Scott

CHURCH & STATE

From the Archives: By the Grace of God

With the gentrification of North and Northeast Portland, churches hold the city’s African American community together. But how much longer can the bonds last?

02/17/2012 By Aaron Scott